The closest parking lot is at 10,100 feet. A hike of almost 3 miles
brings you to the cache at about 11,760 feet. The last mile of the
trail is over loose rock, and the wind can be severe. However, the
scenery is fantastic and there are several slopes which should be
full of wildflowers in July and August.
On June 20, there was still some snow to negotiate, as well as
several streams; no real problems.
The cache is on the right (north) side of the trail as you
approach the pass. It is toward the high side of a depression lined
with melon-sized, lichen-covered rocks. It has several rocks on top
to keep it from blowing away, but should be visible when you are
within 6 feet or so. The container is not completely covered. The
depression is about 20 feet off the trail.
The initial contents are: Turkish Airlines box of goodies, sand
from Omaha Beach, France, several Wash & Dries for refreshment
purposes, and 4 AA batteries for worn-down GPS's. The cache is a 4"
x 4" x 7" Tupperware container, so don't bring anything large.